after TURBT

I had my second TURBT to remove another cancer, after 2 and half years free however, that is not the problem, the first time I had no pain other than the usual discomfort on passing urine for a few days. The op was on Monday 18th and the surgeon decided to use a catheter so I stayed overnight, during the time in hospital the pain was quite bad but I was given Ibuprofen and Paracetamol but when I came home and since the pain has been really quite severe. Even 6 days on I am still taking the two medications combined three times a day.

I just wondered whether anyone else has had this happen. The pains are very similar to, but more extreme than, period pains.

Hi Nanasue. Sorry to hear you are still in a lot of discomfort. It is recommended you contact your medical team or CNS if severe pain continues for more than 3/4 days and if the pain is not subsiding. Always best to get these things checked out if you have any concerns. Difficult at the weekends I know. Best wishes.

Hi Nanasue I have had pains very like period pains at various times after bc treatments. I always think it is muscle pain/spasm from soreness of tubes poking up the urethra, and I swallow painkillers till it goes. Catheters in particular are often the cause. I hate them. Nonetheless like Rily says definitely get medical opinion from the urology dept asap. So glad hospitals are back in operation again, hope you get it sorted. x

Hi Nanasue,I’m sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain.Don’t wait till Tuesday if the pain gets worse.Out of hours help is there if you need it.I used to find a hot water bottle was helpful for this type of pain.I hope you feel more comfortable soon.Take care,love Jane xxx

Hello Thanks for the reply, I had to go to a private hospital taken over by the NHS which was completely Covid free to have the op. I will phone CNS on Tuesday as pains are rather persistent, never had them before. But hay ho strange times.

Thanks for the reply, afraid I don't possess a hot water bottle, I think the last time I used one was when I lived at home with Mum and Dad some 50 odd years ago. So I will keep taking the tablets until I can get medical advice.

I’ve still got the hot water bottles from my mum’s house, and she died nearly 40 years ago. These things don’t seem to wear out do they, although one which was actually made of rubber did perish eventually. Never use them normally but they are marvellous for pain relief.

I have successfully improvised a hot-water bottle. Part fill a one litre/two-pint plastic milk bottle, squeeze slightly before screwing top on very tightly, the slight vacuum reduces leaks. Shake hard to check how watertight it is, they vary a lot. If Ok stretch a wellie-sock over it to avoid overheating yourself.

Hope the need for it is reducing, but another lockdown fix for anyone who needs one, even if it's for gardener's backache! BTW lovely poppies Jane, a real cheer.